India braces for drought as El Nino looms
Summary
Officials and farmers in India are preparing for what meteorologists say could be the driest monsoon season in a decade, as an El Niño weather pattern looms. The potential drought threatens agriculture and water supplies across the country. The article highlights India's vulnerability to climate-linked weather extremes.
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